SAR Quality Marker 7: Management of the process

SAR Quality Marker 7

The Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) is effectively and considerately managed. It runs smoothly, is concluded in a timely manner and within available resources. The welfare of all participants is attended to. The process strives to help bring resolution to any tensions or conflicts between individuals or agencies as well as questions of families.

Questions to consider for:

Have you made yourself available to provide leadership in addressing any challenges that arise during the SAR?
Has there been clear messaging from senior leads of statutory partners that how the SAR is conducted is important, with an expectation that people are cared for and relationships fostered through the process?

If there have been any changes in relation to key personnel, administrative support or reviewer capacity, has there been a reflection on how that may impact on the SAR and any action needed?
Does the provision of administrative support and reviewer capacity match expectations about the quality and timing of the SAR outputs?
Is there enough slack in the plan to allow for legitimate delays?
Is there sufficient feedback on the process to have oversight of the experience of those taking part?

Has best use been made of project management tools and approaches to support timely delivery of this SAR?
Have any known sensitivities, tensions or conflicts been shared with you in order that you can endeavour to address them appropriately?

Is there a clear plan with allocated roles and responsibilities for the transmission of information?
Are mechanisms in place to inform the SAB Chair of any delays and reasons for them?

SAR Quality Marker 7: Management of the process

SAR Quality Marker 7

Questions to consider for:

Those ultimately accountable; Safeguarding Adult Board members and Chair

Those with delegated responsibility; the SAR subgroup or similar

Those conducting the review; Independent Reviewers

CloseThose providing practical support; SAB Business Managers/Unit

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